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Happy Lunar New Year, 2026!
Dear friends, Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse, 2026! February 17, 2026 is Lunar New Year, the first day of the first lunar month of the year. This day is celebrated by Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and many other cultures. Lunar New Year is an auspicious...
You Got What You Wanted. So Why Are You Still Unhappy? | Vibe with Venerables Ep 29 with Venerable Juewei
https://youtu.be/mbvYqhToqL0 Why does desire never seem to end—and why does it so often lead to suffering, even when we get exactly what we want? That question sits at the heart of Episode 29 of Vibe with Venerables, where Venerable Dr. Juewei of the Nan Tien...
Who Are You Really? The Illusion of Self | Vibe with Venerables Ep 28 with Venerable Juewei
https://youtu.be/EwvaBFujCuo Can something keep you alive and slowly wear you down at the same time? That paradox is the starting point of Vibe with Venerables Episode 28, where Venerable Dr. Juewei explores aging, impermanence, identity, and what it truly means to be...
A Prayer for the People who Listen to the Dharma, read by Venerable Juewei | Sound of Sutras
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEK9E71t-8Q Venerable Juewei, Bhikshuni of Fo Guang Shan, Director of Nan Tien Institute Humanistic Buddhism Centre reads A Prayer for the People who Listen to the Dharma, by Venerable Master Hsing Yun A Prayer for the People who Listen...
Why Enlightenment Is a Group Project: Lessons on Co-Awakening | Vibe with Venerables Ep 27 with Venerable Juewei
https://youtu.be/eY1C-QlNdoU Can you awaken on your own or does spiritual growth require other people? In Episode 27 of Vibe with Venerables, Venerable Dr. Juewei of the Nan Tien Institute reflects on the Sūtra of the Eight Realizations of Great Beings and gently...
Karaniya Metta Sutta chanted by Bhikkhuni Upekkha | Sound of Sutras
https://youtu.be/kdFmA74lQeA Bhikkhuni Upekkha, of Santi Forest Monastery in New South Wales Australia chants the Karaniya Metta Sutta: The Buddha's Words on Loving-kindness. Karaniya Metta Sutta: The Buddha's Words on Loving-kindness Translated from the Pali by The...
Season’s Greetings from Buddhism.net Team
As we enter the holiday season, we wish everyone who has been with us on this journey a moment of mindful pause, warmth, and joy. See you in 2026!
Buddhism.net Gifting Guide
Holiday gifting doesn’t need to be a heroic spiritual quest. 🎁🧘♀️ Our Buddhism.net favorites are simple, meaningful, and made for everyday calm: desk essentials, mindful carry-ons, peaceful sips, and thoughtful paper goods. Explore the full collection and let your...
Sutra of the Eight Realisations of Great Beings, read by Venerable Juewei | Sound of Sutras
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntuKiKIW7Y Venerable Juewei, Bhikshuni of Fo Guang Shan, Director of Nan Tien Institute Humanistic Buddhism Centre recites the Sutra of the Eight Realisations of Great Beings. Sutra of the Eight Realisations of Great Beings translated...
You Won’t Believe How This Buddhist Prince Handles His Parents’ Killer | Recording of Vibe with Venerables Ep 26 with Bhante Sujato
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CAjUGvwf_U In Episode 26 of Vibe with Venerables, Bhante Sujato discusses the Buddha's teachings on conflict resolution. He recounts a story from the Vinaya about Prince Dīghāvu, who has the chance to take revenge on his parents’...
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Better to Have a Cup of Tea Than a Club to the Head. Recording of Vibe with Venerables Ep 25 with Bhante Sujato
https://youtu.be/AdYxLwnrOAI In Episode 25 of Vibe with Venerables, Bhante Sujato talks about four ways to put out the fires of conflict even before they are started. He discusses the Buddhist principles of conflict resolution, emphasizing the importance of...
When a King Asks the Buddha for War Advice. Recording of Vibe with Venerables Ep 24, with Bhante Sujato
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-GOyFFF_Ck In Episode 24 of Vibe with Venerables, Bhante Sujato introduces us to the Mahāparinibbānasutta (Dīgha Nikāya 16). Bhante Sujato discusses conflict resolution, referencing the Mahaparinibbana Sutra. He explains that...
Removing the Dart in the Heart. Recording of Vibe with Venerables Ep 23, with Bhante Sujato
https://youtu.be/EaGomh0nGC4 Here is the recording of Episode 23 of Vibe with Venerables, where we get to talk “live” to Buddhist masters together. In Episode 23 of Vibe with Venerables, Bhante Sujato introduces us to the Attadaṇḍa Sutta (Discourse on...
Recording of Episode 22 Vibe with Venerables “Equanimity: Staying Steady in Samsara” with Venerable Thubten Monlam
https://youtu.be/L-2CQocoMyA Here is the recording of Episode 22 of Vibe with Venerables, where we get to talk “live” to Buddhist masters together. Venerable Monlam teaches the transformative power of equanimity. She reflects on the potential of carrying...
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